How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Emporia | Liberal |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Emporia, Kansas | Liberal, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 4,357 | 4,659 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 14.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Emporia | Liberal |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,701 | $12,351 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.2% | 9.8% |
| State Revenue | 64.8% | 75.9% |
| Local Revenue | 26.0% | 14.3% |
Emporia
Federal State Local
Liberal
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Emporia | Liberal |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.7% | 8.8% |
| African American | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.2% | 87.2% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 1.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 49.8% | 75.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Emporia | Liberal |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 7 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 410:1 | 429.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.6% | 21.2% |
School Types
Emporia
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
Liberal
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.